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M3.1 Depth: 118.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 23:43:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2025 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
118.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 23:43:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.63000, -69.11000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.8 km
Intermediate
118.8 km
118.8 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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